Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Encouragement

C.H. Spurgeon: “God Himself, at one time, seemed to be against us: the ten great cannon of His Law were turned against our walls; all heaven and earth mustered for battle; God Himself was against us, at least, so conscience reported from her look-out. But, now, at this moment, having believed in Jesus Christ, we […]

Biography: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Dr Lloyd-Jones’ reputation as an inspired, authoritative and prophetic preacher of the Christian faith developed in his first church, Bethlehem Forward Movement Church in Aberavon, Wales, which experienced remarkable conversions. His reputation then grew steadily over 30 years of ministry in Westminster Chapel, London, England, between 1938 and 1968. For much of that time he […]

One-Note Charlies

Thomas Williamson You will find at least one of them in most churches – the eccentric guy or gal who is obsessed by just one issue and is raving about it all the time, to the extent that everyone else in the congregation regards him as bonkers. In one church, there was a man called […]

Culture, Media & Compromise

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.-Romans 12:2 I’ve been preaching this for years now, and quite frankly, it’s good to know someone out there is in […]

Sleeper: So, What’s His Theology?

Ok young, restless and reformed. You think you have theology down pat? Here’s a challenge for you. Explain this young man’s theology, based on his expression via video. Ready? Go…..

Rebellion and Young Calvinists

These days, it’s cool to be a young Calvinist. Why is that? A God-given realization of the truths of Calvinism, or, the biblical doctrines of grace, should result in sincere humility, desires to hunt down sin in our own hearts and mortify them, a growing passion for lost souls desperately in need of Him who […]

September 20

Nothing but the Blood

And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt. – Exodus 12:13 Jesus has delivered the believer from the wrath to come when He will execute judgment upon those who have rejected Him (I Th. 1:10). The […]

Evolution Refuted

From Answers in Genesis: Evolution Refuted, posted with vodpod HT

Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The Church’s Actions Against Preaching

“As preaching has waned, there has been an increase in the formal element in the service. It is interesting to observe how Free-Church men, non-Episcopalians, whatever you may call them, have been increasingly borrowing these ideas from the Episcopal type of service as preaching has waned. They have argued that the people should have a […]

Three Spheres of Delegated Authority

There are 3 basic institutions ordained by God. The Family which is the ministry of education. The Church which is the ministry of grace. The state which is the ministry of justice. 3 separate spheres of power and authority, all of which receive their authority from God in His written Word.. If one leaves the […]

Tim Keller: “Jesus Lived like Mother Theresa”

We’ve been telling you this man is in error. When will his readers and fans start paying attention? Here in a recent interview on MSNBC, Keller tells us that Jesus lived like Mother Theresa. Excuse me? Was Mother Theresa the example the Messiah, the Christ followed? As if mother Theresa was the law of God? […]

Salvations Praise Is Radical

Revelation 7:9, 10 and they [a great multitude which no one could count] cry out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” It was crying with a loud voice from an uncountable multitude, v.9. Away with our casual church services. Enough of those mumbled […]

Six Differences Between A Sincere Faith and A Hypocritical Faith

Therefore, to prevent mistakes, and that we may not be deceived and think we believe when we only presume, I shall give you six differences between a sincere faith, which is the flower of the spirit, and a hypocritical faith, which is the fruit of fancy. 1. A hypocritical faith is easy to come by. […]

The Honor of Believers

For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and […]

Church Apologizes for the ‘Sin’ of Church Discipline

Al Mohler has written a cogent piece on the recent events within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), who last Saturday welcomed three lesbian ministers into the clergy roster through a “Rite of Inception.” After a standing ovation welcoming the three, the congregation of  the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in St. Paul, Minnesota […]

The Full Light Of The Gospel

Now that the full light of the Gospel has come, we must see that the real circumcision is of the heart (Romans 2:29), the real Jerusalem is “above” (Galatians 4:26), the real Mount Zion and the real Jerusalem are heavenly (Hebrews 12:22), the real tabernacle is in heaven (Hebrews 8:1-5), the real country promised to […]

Why The Quran Should Not Be Burned

However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.” – Matthew 17:27 In the passage above lies a […]

History of the Modern Gospel: Toxic Intelligence (Session 2)

This is Session Two of the History of the Modern Gospel series: “Toxic Intelligence”. You can view part one here. Most Christians know that there is a difference between what is preached today and what has been preached historically. Many preachers of yesterday exegeted the Scriptures yet today many preachers exegete their own life. What […]

Why We Fail To Examine Our Hearts

While keeping the heart involves being students of the Bible and our own hearts, we often find truancy rampant among us dull scholars. Why this aversion to calling a conference with ourselves? The Time Factor: The unseen is as real and as important as the seen world, but the physical world intrudes and often dominates […]

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